Applications Open for NIC Faisalabad Cohort 8 – Your Chance to Scale Your Startup!
Applications for NIC Faisalabad Cohort 8 are now open, here’s your chance to grow your startup and take it to the next level! The National Incubation Center (NIC) Faisalabad is one of Pakistan’s leading government-funded tech incubators, designed to support innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into scalable businesses. Backed by the Ministry […]
Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction 2026: A Strategic Analysis of Delays, Risks, and What Must Be Done
Since Pakistan first began discussing 5G deployment, expectations have consistently outpaced reality. As of early 2026, the nation is again preparing to auction 5G spectrum but only after years of delays that have stunted digital infrastructure development, reduced telecom quality, and risked significant economic loss. This article dissects the root causes of delay, the current […]
LEAP 2026: Why the World’s Biggest Tech Gathering Matters for Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem
From Riyadh to the world LEAP 2026 is where global capital, emerging technologies, and Pakistan’s startup ambitions intersect. As global capital, innovation, and talent increasingly converge around large technology platforms, LEAP 2026 has emerged as more than just a conference it is a barometer of where global tech is headed. Scheduled to take place 13–16 […]
PVARA and the Future of Pakistani Startups: From Grey Markets to Global Builders
Pakistan didn’t lack crypto adoption it lacked regulation. With the launch of PVARA, the country is turning grey-market participation into a regulated startup opportunity with global reach. With an estimated 30–40 million digital asset users and one of the highest global crypto adoption rates, Pakistan has long been an outlier: massive grassroots usage, but no […]
Pakistan startup funding in 2025: reading between the numbers
The $36.6 million raised in 2025 tells a deeper story not of recovery, but of an ecosystem learning where resilience truly lies. In 2025, Pakistan’s startup ecosystem showed signs of stabilization after multiple years of contraction. According to a newly released snapshot by Data Darbar, disclosed equity funding for startups rose to $36.6 million, a […]
PTCL–Telenor Deal: What It Means for Pakistan’s Telecom Future
This isn’t just a telecom deal. It’s a quiet reshaping of how Pakistan connects, competes, and builds its digital economy. Why This Deal Matters More Than It Seems When PTCL announced its intention to acquire Telenor Pakistan, the debate immediately gravitated toward labels merger, acquisition, consolidation, foreign exit. But focusing on terminology misses the larger […]
Meta’s Strategic Bet on General‑Purpose AI: The Acquisition of Manus
In a landmark deal that underscores the intensifying global competition for artificial intelligence talent and technology, Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire the AI startup Manus a firm originally founded in China that has garnered attention for its advanced autonomous AI agents. The transaction, valued at more than $2 billion, marks one of the rare instances […]
PIA Privatization, Explained Like a Startup Deal
PIA wasn’t really sold for Rs135 billion. When you break it down like a startup deal, the story looks very different. For weeks, the headline has been repeated everywhere: PIA sold for Rs135 billion. But anyone who has ever raised capital, negotiated a term sheet, or restructured a struggling company knows one thing: headline numbers […]
ITCN Asia 2026: Your Complete Guide to Pakistan’s Premier Technology Event
The 27th ITCN Asia is back from January 17–19, 2026, at the Lahore Expo Center, bringing together corporates, startups, investors, government bodies, and international delegates. Known as Pakistan’s largest and most influential technology event, ITCN Asia provides a platform to explore innovations, form strategic partnerships, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Why […]
Can Islamabad IT Park Deliver on Pakistan’s STZA Vision?
Beyond the Deadline: Islamabad IT Park and the Test for Pakistan’s STZA Vision After years of anticipation, delays, and revised timelines, the Islamabad IT Park is finally nearing physical completion, with 98% of its structure now in place. A new operational deadline has been announced, once again reviving expectations around what is meant to be […]